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Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:26:34 +0000

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By: Singe

Singe — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:46:46 +0000

I suspect overfishing of the oceans is as much to blame as global warming is for the Humbolt’s changing distribution. Taking out as many fish as we do opens up the food chain to competing species in the similar niches such as certain jellyfish and cephalopods.

By: jim

jim — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:34:25 +0000

earthquake or nuclear weapon test????

By: Lucy

Lucy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:18:38 +0000

What beach?! Surely that is important information!

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By: The Sine

The Sine — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:31:07 +0000

Allison says:

>> the term “giant squid” was meant only to convey the sheer size of the creatures (they can, after all, measure up to seven feet long), not a technical or species name.

Sorry about that. Geeks hate it when you get their obsession wrong.

By: David

David — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:36:35 +0000

@ CGeers…
Of course, let’s everyone blame it on “global warming” Of course there couldn’t be a more logical explanation or maybe even a scientific reason for them beaching themselves

@ Gonzobot…
I agree. If these squid are so dead-set on beaching themselves, I say let’s throw some logs on the beach, light ‘em up and let’s gorge ourselves on some squid. Completely idiotic to let perfectly good squid to rot.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:49:29 +0000

I live a mile from this… yes humbolt squid. They are always around but last time they washed up in mass was about 4-5 years ago with no earthquake. These guys have beaks! and are effecting the divers. ouch!

By: Gonzobot

Gonzobot — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:00:43 +0000

Kinda sad that all these animals will just rot and be wasted. Stupid morons trying to prevent nature from happening naturally.

By: Sarge

Sarge — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:20:39 +0000

I would say commercial fishing practices has a much greater impact on fish stocks than squid.